motherboard

by Rafael Hernandez on August 5, 2009 · 1 comment

The days of PC cases becoming saunas for your computer parts are, thankfully, over. There was a time when you’d find, at best, a single extra 80mm fan mount in a system with the power supply acting as an exhaust…

Read more Xclio Blackhawk Computer Case, Airflow is King

by Rafael Hernandez on August 3, 2009 · 0 comments

The thought of a pre-built gaming rig is enough to scare most enthusiasts off, a machine from one of the largest PC manufacturers around would make them run at an even faster clip. This one is different though, they’ve got…

Read more Dell XPS 630i, A Gentler Gaming Rig

by Rafael Hernandez on July 29, 2009 · 0 comments

It used to be that motherboard manufacturers would release their products and allow for the enthusiasts and tweakers to get the most out of their products, now they’ve started to take all of that fun for themselves before the boards…

Read more Asus Demonstrates P55 Motherboards, Enjoys the Overclock As Well

by Rafael Hernandez on July 28, 2009 · 0 comments

CPU-ZDeveloper: CPUIDUsage: System Information GatheringCPU-Z WebsiteCracking open a computer to take a look at what’s inside is a tedious task and completely undoable for most people. The majority of operating systems offer a basic amount of information on how much…

Read more Utility Spotlight: CPU-Z

by Rafael Hernandez on July 22, 2009 · 0 comments

Home Theater PC owners are a picky bunch. They expect performance and rich feature sets out if increasingly smaller computer parts. Their graphics needs are being well served by integrated graphics chips on their motherboards of choice but the audio…

Read more The ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Slim, Big Sound Small Profile

by Rafael Hernandez on July 19, 2009 · 0 comments

It’s tough to match the flexibility that Nvidia’s ION platform offers. It takes the lowly Intel Atom processor, pairs it with a power friendly system chipset which sports a moderately competent graphics core built-in, the perfect combination for media playback.Zotac’s…

Read more Zotac's ION A-Series ITX Board, WiFi'ed Atom Goodness

by Rafael Hernandez on July 18, 2009 · 0 comments

A collection of computing hardware links for you to peruse, just don’t drool over any of your sensitive electronics.Cases, Cooling, and Power SuppliesEnermax Revolution 85+ 1050W Power Supply Review – Hardware CanucksIKONIK System Cases Taran A20 and Zaria A20 SIM…

Read more Hardware Roundup: Saturday July 18th, 2009

by Rafael Hernandez on July 15, 2009 · 0 comments

So you’ve come back for more have you? Well here’s another batch of links to feed your insatiable thirst for computing knowledge.Cases, Cooling, and Power SuppliesCooler Master UCP 700W Power Supply Review – Hardware SecretsLian Li PC-B70 Full Tower Case…

Read more Hardware Roundup: Wednesday July 15th, 2009

by Rafael Hernandez on July 14, 2009 · 0 comments

A gaggle of links to cure your computer hardware information perusing needs.Cases, Cooling, and Power SuppliesCoolerMaster 600, OCZ 600 and Zalman 660W PSU roundup – MADSHRIMPSGMC AVC-S7 HTPC Case Review – Hardware BistroSilverstone Sugo SG04 Case Review – HI-TECH REVIEWSVIZO…

Read more Hardware Roundup: Tuesday July 14th, 2009

by Rafael Hernandez on July 14, 2009 · 0 comments

SATA 6.0 Gb/s storage controllers from Marvel have been having something of a hard time keeping themselves stable so the introduction of 600MB/s SATA ports on motherboards, specifically the major Intel P55 launch over the coming months, appears to be…

Read more SATA 6G Launch Delays, SSD Insanity Restrained a Little Longer

by Rafael Hernandez on July 13, 2009 · 0 comments

You’ve got a need to keep up with all of the latest in computing hardware, we’ve got the grab bag of links ready to feed your inquisitive mind.Cases, Cooling, and Power SuppliesCooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review -…

Read more Hardware Roundup: Monday July 13th, 2009